Discover Old Dubai, Heritage, Souks, Boat, Premium Guided Tour
Description
Discover the humble beginnings of Dubai on this ultimate private tour! Forget the hassle of navigating crowded groups tours; you'll have the comfort and convenience of a private, air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide who brings the city’s rich history marvels to life with his insightful commentary. Travel stress-free with convenient pickup and drop-off included. Discover the city before the rise of high skyscrapers. Take a walk through the old town and enjoy the local tradition of crossing the Dubai Creek by an Abra Baot Water Taxi to arrive at the souks to shop and try local tastings like Dates. While many standard tours drive past the Blue Mosque and overlook it, this tour offers you a step inside including guided experience with traditional attire. Skip this, and you don’t just miss a part of Dubai. You miss a cultural experience. Private tour ensures a more personalized experience with ability to customize the itinerary and experience Dubai, your way.
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Itinerary
Experience the old traditional and historical parts of Dubai on this cultural walking tour and let the city's vibrant culture and rich heritage captivate you.
Explore Al Fahidi Village and other historic locations to capture photographs of the traditional houses built from stone, sandalwood, palm fronds, and palm wood. Discover the narrow alleys, pathways, and public squares that encapsulate the essence of historical gems and learn about their cultural significance with your local guide.
Take a Boat Ride and glide along the waters of Dubai Creek.
Experience the traditional way to transport across the Dubai Creek an Abra Water Taxi Ride.
Arrive at Deira and explore the souks and markets of Dubai.
Walk through Dubai's largest gold market to learn about the region's rich gold trading history and see the 64-kg gold ring which holds the Guinness World Record.
Wander through the Spice Souk for a sensory overload of exotic aromas and flavors that are a feast for the senses.
Shop at the traditional souks and markets of Dubai to discover unique souvenirs and traditional handicrafts like carpets, jewelry, and ceramics at stalls.
We offer private pick-up and drop-off from hotels, airports, cruise ports, and any preferred locations in Dubai.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Experience hassle-free private transport with convenient pickup and drop-off from your Dubai hotel, Dubai International Airport (DXB), Harbour Cruise Terminal, Port Rashid, or any spot in the city.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(29)
Mr. Altaf Ahmad is an absolutely phenomenal tour guide and made our trip to Dubai truly exceptional! His knowledge of the city, from the historic Al Fahidi district to the modern marvels, is extensive and engaging. He is highly professional, punctual, and organized, ensuring we made the most of our time without ever feeling rushed. What sets him apart is his genuine warmth and personalized attention. He shared great local insights and was happy to tailor the experience to our interests. If you are looking for the best possible guide in Dubai, book with Altaf Ahmad—you will not be disappointed. Five Stars! Highly recommended!
I experienced more than I had anticipated. Beautiful scenery, kind people,great services from the tour guides to the retailers, awesome. The setting felt lively and festive. I am glad to have such an experience. We spent around 4 Hours, the experience at the fountain and Bur Khalifa tower was amazing. Given another chance I will take more time so that I can do shopping without a rush. The pace of my visit was not an hindrance at all.
Raj was an excellent tour guide, he customized our itinerary to meet our needs. He was very informative and knowledgeable about all of the areas he took us to. Any questions we had, he was able to answer them. Overall, I would definitely recommend Raj for your tours!
Very inexperienced tour guide and terrible restaurant stop. Needed a more knowledgable guide. would not recommend
Hello Dear! We would like to clarify that a stop for lunch is completely optional and can be made at any restaurant of your choice. Please reconsider your review as we are not connected to the restaurant. Thank you for your understanding and kindness.
Rajesh was an encyclopedia of knowledge about Dubai and helped guide us through the city and to our desired spots. He was on-time, courteous, and patient. I highly recommend taking this tour as it was a great way to spend our Saturday morning in Dubai.
Majid was such an amazing tour guide! He was extremely knowledgeable about not just the sites he took us to see but he was also so knowledgeable about the city and its history, architecture, and development. He was extremely engaging and patient with all of the questions we had and genuinely enjoyed educating us about the city of Dubai. His knowledge and enthusiasm definitely made the tour an extra special experience for my friend and I. Additionally, when he took us to the markets he helped us navigate working with the venders and made sure we were pleased and everything was exactly how we wanted it before we left. We would 100% take another tour with him and will definitely refer him to any of our friends who are going to visit Dubai. We cannot thank him enough for his kindness and thoughtfulness in curating our outing and ensuring we had the best experience possible.
It was a memorable experience. My guide named Farhan (English translation: Joyful) was not only joy to follow during the afternoon but was also keenly knowledgeable. It is worth noting that he was kind enough to fully answer a myriad of questions.
It was a pleasure to get to know a little bit of Dubai with Majid! Not only did he have a good plan for the short 4h we had availble as he brought intersting information about the City and its culture and inhabitants. I highly recommend!
A very thoughtful variety of sites to explore that represented various aspects of the culture of Dubai. Our guide answered all of our questions thoroughly and kindly. Thank you Shabbi for a great day.
Fareem was a knowledgeable guide, friendly and very accommodating. We changed our tour to include highlights of new Dubai and Fareem couldn’t do enough to make our day special. We squeezed in far more than promised hitting all he said he would and more. Very comfortable vehicle. Highly recommend. Sam and Geoff from Australia
